Field · Earth and Planetary Sciences · South Africa
Earth and Planetary Sciences research in South Africa
University of Cape Town ranks first in South Africa for Earth and Planetary Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#311 worldwide), followed by University of Johannesburg and University of the Witwatersrand.
- South Africa's world rank
- #29 of 80 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.5k
- Top-10% rate
- 21.1%
- Ranked institutions
- 6
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Earth and Planetary Sciences in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Cape TownRondebosch | #311 | 19.1 | 23.3% | 212 |
| 2 | University of JohannesburgJohannesburg | #372 | 16.6 | 24.9% | 161 |
| 3 | University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg | #381 | 16.3 | 25.8% | 224 |
| 4 | University of KwaZulu-NatalDurban | #693 | 7.8 | 18.5% | 62 |
| 5 | Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch | #868 | 4.7 | 13.8% | 134 |
| 6 | University of PretoriaPretoria | #908 | 4.0 | 24.0% | 80 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Earth and Planetary Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Earth and Planetary Sciences researchers in South Africa?
Axel Hofmann, Maarten J. de Wit and J. R. E. Lutjeharms rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1Axel Hofmann#111,300 worldwide overall788 citations · 64 works
- 2Maarten J. de Wit#117,114 worldwide overall357 citations · 38 works
- 3J. R. E. Lutjeharms#200,313 worldwide overall301 citations · 36 works
- 4Lewis D. Ashwal#215,021 worldwide overall339 citations · 43 works
- 5P.G. Eriksson#268,185 worldwide overall271 citations · 50 works
- 6Hartwig E. Frimmel#302,089 worldwide overall461 citations · 64 works
- 7Marlina Elburg#351,568 worldwide overall432 citations · 71 works
- 8W. U. Reimold#364,038 worldwide overall771 citations · 128 works
- 9Gary Stevens#408,186 worldwide overall271 citations · 41 works
- 10Christopher D. McQuaid#426,837 worldwide overall371 citations · 41 works
- 11Dirk Frei#483,197 worldwide overall195 citations · 42 works
- 12C. J. C. Reason#522,140 worldwide overall320 citations · 68 works
- 13Jasper Knight#851,611 worldwide overall128 citations · 48 works
- 14Petrus le Roux#870,002 worldwide overall157 citations · 43 works
- 15I. S. Buick#910,370 worldwide overall135 citations · 35 works
How South Africa compares with other countries in Earth and Planetary Sciences